Chygurno Gardens

The walled gardens at Chygurno sit tucked away near Newlyn, where the land slopes down towards the coast and the wind comes in proper salt-laden off the water. They're the sort of place that rewards poking about - stone walls that have sheltered plants for decades, pathways that make you slow down and actually look at what's growing rather than just walking through for the sake of it.

This is genuinely for garden enthusiasts first and foremost. If you're the type who spends Saturday mornings reading seed catalogues and gets excited about unusual cultivars, you'll lose a good couple of hours here without noticing. The walled design means the microclimate is surprisingly forgiving, even for a coastal spot, and you'll spot plants thriving that have no business surviving this close to the Atlantic.

It's not a massive operation - you won't need more than 90 minutes even if you're thorough - but it's the kind of place that feels less crowded than the bigger, more famous Cornish gardens. Worth timing for a calm day if you can, because the wind can be a bit relentless down there.

If you're based at Roselands Caravan Camping Park or Lands End Camping & Glamping, it's an easy drive and pairs nicely with a wander through Newlyn itself. The working fishing village has actual character, not the polished-up heritage feel you get in some Cornish towns. Proper job for a morning or early afternoon when you fancy something quieter than the big attractions.